Senior Staff Accountant

RSI; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k match up to 5%

2 weeks Paid Time Off

1 week sick time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in California is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support its finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of accounting experience, particularly in accounts payable and receivable, and a background in the construction industry is preferred. Responsibilities include managing monthly closings, financial reporting, and cost accounting for solar projects. Compensation ranges from $65k to $80k, with benefits including health insurance and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong focus on accounts payable and receivable.
• Experience in the construction industry is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions.
• Perform month-end close and reconciliation activities.
• Support quarterly financial reporting.
• Perform cost accounting functions for solar projects.
• Assist in preparation of tax documents.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cost accounting

Month-end reconciliation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RSI is a rapidly growing Solar PV, Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) company, currently managing a portfolio of over 200 ongoing PV solar projects valued in excess of $200M with a staff of roughly 140 personnel. Renewable Solar is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely month-end closings.

The ideal candidate will have experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and month-end reconciliation, with a preference for candidates who have worked in the construction industry.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Perform month-end close and reconciliation activities, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Support quarterly financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statements and variance analysis.
• Perform cost accounting functions for ongoing solar projects, including tracking project costs via Percentage of Completion and preparing Work in Progress reports.
• Work closely with project managers and other team members to ensure proper cost allocation and financial tracking of solar projects.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax documents, including sales tax returns and other filings as required.
• Provide support for other financial reporting as needed.

Requirements of the Position:

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and month-end close/reconciliation. Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with Percentage of Completion and Work in Progress reporting is highly desired. The candidate must have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities. The candidate must also be self‑motivated, proactive, and a team player.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on cost accounting
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

Supervisory Controls:

The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Managing Director and CEO. This role will involve regular interaction with the project management team and finance team.

Evaluation Factors:

The Senior Staff Accountant will be evaluated based on their ability to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, their contribution to month-end close and reconciliation activities, and their role in supporting the financial performance of the company.

Pay Scale:

Compensation for the Senior Staff Accountant with a range of $65k-$80k. This role is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. RSI offers sponsored health, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits. RSI offers a 401k match up to 5% of salary. 2 weeks of Paid Time Off and 1 week of sick time is standard.

Conditions of Employment:

Other conditions as outlined in the RSI employee handbook.